CyberPower Line-interactive UPS

What is CyberPower line-interactive UPS?

Line-interactive UPS keeps the load on utility power most of the time and uses an autotransformer with Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) to correct sustained low or high voltage without engaging the battery. On a true outage, CyberPower gives a 4 ms typical transfer to battery. It suits most SMB server, networking and POS loads.

CyberPower's line-interactive catalog covers three families: CP / CP-AVR for entry workstation tier, PFC Sinewave (CP and PR variants) for active-PFC server PSUs, and Professional Rackmount/Tower (PR, OR) for the rack-mounted server tier. UPSPLUSBATTERY.CA sources CyberPower on demand and stocks replacement batteries from inventory. For zero-transfer requirements see CyberPower online UPS. For entry standby tier see CyberPower standby UPS. Full CyberPower catalog: CyberPower UPS.

CyberPower line-interactive families

For workstation and small office: CP-AVR. For server / NAS / rack: PFC Sinewave or PR / OR. For zero-transfer (medical / VoIP): step up to OL series.

How to choose

Sizing

CP-AVR runs 0.6 PF: CP1500AVRLCD delivers 1500 VA / 900 W. PFC Sinewave and PR models run a higher PF: CP1500PFCLCD 1500 VA / 1000 W, PR1500LCD 1500 VA / 1500 W, PR1500LCDRT2U 1500 VA / 1350 W. Add nameplate watts × 1.25 buffer, pick UPS whose watt rating exceeds. UPS sizing guide.

CP-AVR vs PFC Sinewave

CP-AVR produces simulated sine on battery, fine for desktop and consumer gear, marginal for active-PFC server PSUs. PFC Sinewave produces pure sine, required for any server, NAS, or active-PFC load. For any rack-mounted server, choose PFC Sinewave or PR / OR.

PR vs OR

Both are Professional Rackmount/Tower line-interactive with pure sine. PR is the standard rack/tower convertible chassis. OR is CyberPower's other rackmount / tower line; features differ by model, so confirm on the product page.

Spec reference

PR and PFC Sinewave include PowerPanel Personal / Business Edition. SNMP card slot on PR series accepts RMCARD205.

Replacement batteries

CyberPower uses RB and BP series. Cartridges per cyberpowersystems.com: RB1270B (EC850LCD), RB1290 (CP1000AVRLCD), RB1290X2 or RB1280X2A (CP1500AVRLCD), RB1290X2 or RB1280X2B (CP1500PFCLCD), RB12170X2A (PR1500LCD), RB1270X4F (PR1500LCDRT2U), RB1290X4F (PR2200LCDRT2U, PR3000LCDRT2U), RB1290X3L (OL1000RTXL2U), RB1290X6A (OL3000RTXL2U). Compatible replacements matched on voltage, capacity, terminals and connectors. 1-year UPSPLUSBATTERY warranty. CyberPower replacement batteries.

Installation and warranty

Up to 1500 VA: NEMA 5-15P plug-and-play. PR2200 / PR3000: typically 5-20P or L5-30P. Manufacturer warranty: 3-year limited warranty, with a Connected Equipment Guarantee (amount by model). Coordinated through our Canadian team. Shipped from Canada.

FAQ

Pure sine on battery?

Yes on PFC Sinewave (CP1500PFCLCD) and Professional PR / OR series. CP-AVR produces simulated sine.

Will CP-AVR protect a NAS?

Marginal. Many NAS use active-PFC supplies that reject simulated sine. Choose CP1500PFCLCD or PR1500LCDRT2U for any NAS or server.

SNMP / network management?

PR series accepts the RMCARD205 SNMP / web card. PowerPanel Business Edition integrates with VMware, Hyper-V, Windows, Linux. CP-AVR uses USB-only PowerPanel Personal Edition.

External battery packs?

BP-series modules are supported on some PR models (for example BP48V75ART2U for the PR3000LCDRT2U, per cyberpowersystems.com). Confirm by model.

Connected Equipment Guarantee?

CyberPower's guarantee to repair or replace properly connected equipment damaged by a power surge; the amount depends on the model (for example $100,000 on the EC850LCD, $500,000 on the CP1500PFCLCD). Specific terms in CyberPower's policy.

Battery life?

Sealed lead-acid batteries typically last 3 to 5 years in a climate-controlled room (20 to 25 °C).

Canadian warranty?

Yes. CyberPower 3-year manufacturer warranty covers Canada. RMA coordinated through our Canadian team.